Hémicycle, opened in August 2023 as a new restaurant from owner Stéphane Manigold under the direction of Chef Flavio Lucarini and Pastry Chef Aurora Storari.  It only took four months to earn a one Michelin star rating in addition to Storari winning the Passion Dessert Award.  The small place offered a 3, 4 or 6 course lunch menus with pairings as well as an a la carte menu.  The 3 course lunch was made from what’s fresh at the market where as the others are composed of a la carte items.  We chose the 3 course with the pairings (the bottle is with matching course).  One corner of the place was the open kitchen that was packed with people.  In the dining area were nicely spaced round marble tables and wood rectangular tables all without cloths. Music in the background, some art was on the walls as well as wood accents and the floor was stone.  Interesting light fixtures added more visual interest to the room.  The food here was mostly unattractive yet well flavored but also lacking texture.  This one I’d call interesting but I won’t be going back. Continue reading →